Providence Guided Sightseeing: Explore Historic Neighborhoods

Discover Providence’s historic neighborhoods on a guided bus tour. Explore College Hill, Federal Hill, and more. Perfect for all ages.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Brown University - You will visit the College Green and learn about this prestigious Ivy League university
  • Historic Federal Hill - You will have the opportunity to get off the tour bus and explore the cafes, markets, and pastry shops
  • Benefit Street - You will take in the architecture of stately College Hill, including the home of a signer of the Declaration of Independence and one of the oldest libraries in America
  • WaterFire - You will learn about WaterFire, Providence’s most famous art installation and how the opening of the rivers transformed the city
  • Roger Williams Park - You will see the Japanese Gardens, Carousel Village, Temple to Music, and much more!
  • Prospect Terrace - You will learn the story of Roger Williams, and the principles that began Rhode Island
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
Additional Information

Embark with us on an enchanting journey through one of the US’s beloved cities! Sit back and enjoy our air-conditioned tour bus as we lead you through the fascinating districts of Rhode Island’s capital and narrate the city’s captivating history and its most prominent individuals. From America’s inaugural hero to the mob to the city mayor, this city abounds with intriguing stories. As we move from College Hill to Federal Hill, and Brown University to the State House, you will marvel at the city’s most beautiful sights and uncover destinations you will be eager to revisit and further explore. Throughout the tour, you will have the chance to step out, capture photos, and examine points of interest more closely. Suitable for all age groups, prepare yourself for one of the most entertaining tours you’ve ever experienced!

  • Please be aware that during your tour the tour guide may take pictures of your tour group which could be used in future marketing materials or shared on one of our social media pages, if it’s a really great picture! If you would like to be tagged in a photo, or if you don’t want to be included in a photo, please let the tour guide know.
Location
Providence Visitor Information Center
Sabin Street
Visitor Information Center at the Rhode Island Convention Center
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Margaret_g
Jul 14, 2024
Great introduction to Providence - Phil gave us lot of great information. He was friendly and helpful. We learned many interesting things. We were able to see a lot of the city in a short period of time.
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Q6933jrmichaelb
Jul 10, 2024
All about Providence - Excellent and informative tour. Nate was fantastic at check in. John, our driver guide was very knowledgeable and informative. I highly recommend this tour for an overview of Providence.
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Rosemary
Jul 9, 2024
Great tour for first visit to Providence! - This was our first time visiting Providence, so this was the perfect tour for us to take! We did this tour immediately after we arrived in the city, and since we were only here for 1 day, we wanted to see all of the city highlights and learn about its history. Phil, our driver, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining! We learned a lot and definitely got a feel for the city! Definitely recommend this tour!
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Rosemary_g
Jul 9, 2024
Great tour to take when you first arrive in Providence! - If you have never visited Providence before- this is the perfect tour to take! Since we were only here for one day, we really wanted to see all of the highlights of the city and learn its history. Our driver, Phil, was super knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. We learned a lot about Providence and definitely recommend this tour!
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Akancherla
Jul 9, 2024
Driver did great explaining rich history of city - I recently took a one-hour guided sightseeing tour of Providence, Rhode Island, and it was a fantastic experience. The driver did an excellent job explaining the rich history of the city, providing fascinating insights and stories that brought the landmarks to life. From the stunning architecture of Benefit Street to the vibrant arts scene, the tour covered all the highlights in an engaging and informative way. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore and learn about Providence in a short amount of time.
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Evan_b
Jul 5, 2024
Great overview of Providence! - I really enjoyed this bus tour of Providence. I did it when I first arrived and it really gave me a good layout of the city and the places I want to come back to. The tour is really made to give a quick overview so you know you’re way around for the rest of your trip. The bus only stops a few minutes at each place. The driver was fantastic. He was friendly and spoke well. He was very easy to understand and he gave just the right amount of information. Overall, this was a really fun and worthwhile tour. I was more than satisfied.
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Kristiane_l
Jul 3, 2024
Awesome time in Providence - My sister and I had a great time on the tour, thanks to our guide, Phil! He was extremely knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. The tour was filled with history and fun facts. I’ve lived in RI only two years and hadn’t spend much time in Providence. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to explore the city in a limited time.
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Kelly_c
Jul 3, 2024
Get your Providence knowledge on! - Very entertaining and insightful. Great way to see the city in a short trip. So glad we took this tour!
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Ivan_g
Jun 30, 2024
Fun tour of historic Providence - Excellent tour all around! Even got to stop at DePasquale Square enjoy the scenery with a quick refreshment. Driver was fantastic, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor.
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Mariann_l
Jul 13, 2024
More than you think - "Little Italy" was a surprise to see in Providence. The driver and his information was very informative, however, he spoke too fast. I know there was a lot to offer on the history of the city, but he just went by the places too fast and I hardly got to digest the information and then he was off talking about something else. Tour could be at least 15 minutes longer.
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